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. >> president obama and mitt romney spend one more day of frantic campaign stops in key states. i am sarah caldwell. the race is deadlocked and the outcome could depend on "get out the vote" efforts. if this election wasn't contentious enough, maryland's ballot has other issues as groups marshall their forces to drum up the vote. it's the top of the ticket drawing people to the polls but turnout could hinge on the statewide ballot. >> we have three ballot questions that are emotional and could drive turnout. >> 12% of maryland's voters have cast early ballots this year. candidates are not the only ones preparing. marylanders for marriage equality are holding a training session for the polls on sunday, to say yess to item six and alloww couples otto marry. >> they want to get that civil marriage license -- >> the latest survey shows they are split on question six. visit wbaltv.com to eread morree on local issues and take a final look at the candidates before heading to the polls. >> we started out with clear temperatures. a northwest wind at 7 mph. we will only make it to 51. 10
. >> president obama and mitt romney spend one more day of frantic campaign stops in key states. i am sarah caldwell. the race is deadlocked and the outcome could depend on "get out the vote" efforts. if this election wasn't contentious enough, maryland's ballot has other issues as groups marshall their forces to drum up the vote. it's the top of the ticket drawing people to the polls but turnout could hinge on the statewide ballot. >> we have three ballot questions that...
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kind of exciting. >> gallonup said romney is collapsing -- gallup said romney is collapsing across the nation and i'm taking the lead. >> president obama tried something different on the campaign trail. he broke into song by the delight of stew importanters. take a listen. ♪ i >> [cheers and applause] >> [cheers and applause] ♪ so in love with you c13 >> the president spoke to a packed crowd at the apollo packed crowd at the apollo theater. coffee -- black, straight up. extra cream, three sugars. iced coffee french vanilla. for me. iced coffee with a turbo shot. i'm drinkin' dunkin'. i'm drinkin' dunkin'. i'm drinkin' dunkin'. drinkin' dunkin'. america runs on dunkin' coffee. >> maryland is not showing any radar echos overhead. they hit the frozen sush face and continue to collect ice. it doesn't melt until temperatures go up. so when the mist hits the frozen circus, we build up this layer of ice on whatever is out there. your sidewalk, your car. take it easy, all right? slippery walking or driving today unless those streets or sidewalks have been treated. to the south of us, it ha
kind of exciting. >> gallonup said romney is collapsing -- gallup said romney is collapsing across the nation and i'm taking the lead. >> president obama tried something different on the campaign trail. he broke into song by the delight of stew importanters. take a listen. ♪ i >> [cheers and applause] >> [cheers and applause] ♪ so in love with you c13 >> the president spoke to a packed crowd at the apollo packed crowd at the apollo theater. coffee -- black,...
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rick santorum is stopping at mitt romney -- is attacking mitt romney's claim that he has an impossible number of delegates to take the lead. >> it is said when you are trying to win it on math rather than on substance. >> romney remains the front- runner with 18 victories so far, compared with the center on's -- santorum's 10. coming up, a thief makes off with more than $150,000 from a retailer. details on his creative disguise. dr. kim hammond is here to answer your pet questions. email petquestions@wbaltv.com. email petquestions@wbaltv.com. your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com. >> covering and the nation, it is a heist you have to see to believe. a man posing as a truck driver to steal cash from a clothing store at the mall. >> this is not your run-of-the- mill $200 theft. this is $162,000 worth of cash. >> police believe the man to be john mortimer. his costume was so hot that it included an embroidered identity bench -- was so authentic it included an embroidered identity badge. >> the manager
rick santorum is stopping at mitt romney -- is attacking mitt romney's claim that he has an impossible number of delegates to take the lead. >> it is said when you are trying to win it on math rather than on substance. >> romney remains the front- runner with 18 victories so far, compared with the center on's -- santorum's 10. coming up, a thief makes off with more than $150,000 from a retailer. details on his creative disguise. dr. kim hammond is here to answer your pet questions....
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mitt romney will be in virginia tomorrow. the president plans to hit wisconsin, nev., and ohio on his in the wakeck here yek. >> of hurricane sandy, there was a lot of concerned people would not be headed to the polls, but the number early voters so far is more than 162,000. people tell us they are voting today because they are expecting really heavy turnout next week. some places reporting lines as long as two hours to make up for the early voting been washed out, maryland added friday is an early voting day. >> there is no shortage of devastation across the state. hundreds of people have been displaced. tour today.y took a in the town mccrystal, rising flood waters have forced caskets from their graves. more on that story and it was 6:00. >> we cannot talk about the storm without talking about the 2 feet of snow that has blanketed western maryland, and it is still falling. residents are urged to use caution on the road the. at least three homes have collapsed reportedly under the weight of the snow. police are reporting jac
mitt romney will be in virginia tomorrow. the president plans to hit wisconsin, nev., and ohio on his in the wakeck here yek. >> of hurricane sandy, there was a lot of concerned people would not be headed to the polls, but the number early voters so far is more than 162,000. people tell us they are voting today because they are expecting really heavy turnout next week. some places reporting lines as long as two hours to make up for the early voting been washed out, maryland added friday...
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the president got 50% of the vote compared to governor mitt romney 49.1%. is a difference of about 74,000 votes. but florida, the president now officially has 332 electoral votes to romney's 206. >> vatican computer expert got a two month suspended sentence over a scandal involving the leak of confidential documents. >> it vatican computer expert was sentenced for help with the pope's former butler still and leak confidential documents to an italian journalist. he was arrested by vatican authorities in may when they found a stash of confidence of documents on his desk at work. the pope's former butler is still serving an 18 month prison sentence. the lawyer said he will appeal the sentence, saying his client played a minor role in the affair and that he now risks to lose his job and the vatican. this represents the last act of a trial over a scandal that was widely seen as the worst security breach in the vatican's recent history. >> back now with more on the weather. beautiful. i have nothing more to say. >> and warm up between two shots of cold air, the b
the president got 50% of the vote compared to governor mitt romney 49.1%. is a difference of about 74,000 votes. but florida, the president now officially has 332 electoral votes to romney's 206. >> vatican computer expert got a two month suspended sentence over a scandal involving the leak of confidential documents. >> it vatican computer expert was sentenced for help with the pope's former butler still and leak confidential documents to an italian journalist. he was arrested by...
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how he won, why and why mitt romney lost. and the message the voters across america sent last night. we'll have a look at the trends and the results. >>> also, tonight, the east coast is taking another hit of extreme weather, and it will only get worse. it means more rough weather of people hit by hurricane sandy. the storm and election night news begins now. >>> good evening, while the nation tries to recover from a deep recession, and in a presidential race we were after all, all told was as close and as tight as they get. president obama, the 44th president of the united states was reelected last night. he was somehow able to stitch together a convincing victory, s win i winning just about all the battleground states that were so heavily fought over in the most expensive race in u.s. history. it was early this morning when the president appeared with his family, becoming the third consecutive two-term president we elected. not happening since the presidents jefferson, madison and monroe. president obama won both a decisive
how he won, why and why mitt romney lost. and the message the voters across america sent last night. we'll have a look at the trends and the results. >>> also, tonight, the east coast is taking another hit of extreme weather, and it will only get worse. it means more rough weather of people hit by hurricane sandy. the storm and election night news begins now. >>> good evening, while the nation tries to recover from a deep recession, and in a presidential race we were after...
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stay tuned. >> mitt romney officially accepted the republican nomination last night. >> he did indeed. today the romney-ryan team hit the campaign trail while democrats europe for their own convention in charlotte, n.c. >> stan and donna, the latest polling shows that mitt romney did get a modest bounce from the rnc convention. it still looks like a dead heat. after the big finale to the grand old party's convention in tampa, the new republican nominee and his running mate kicked off the campaign. >> what a sendoff. >> ronnie making one more appeal to florida voters -- romney making one more appeal to florida voters. >> florida could be a very close election. i do not know how it will work out. i am planning on winning in florida. >> then romney headed to louisiana to a survey the damage from hurricane isaac. >> how about last night, huh? >> the democratic opponents blasted the romney-ryan plan in ohio. >> and they call their plan -- i love this. "new, old, and gutsy." there is nothing that see about getting another $1 trillion in tax breaks to millionaires. >> obama met with troops i
stay tuned. >> mitt romney officially accepted the republican nomination last night. >> he did indeed. today the romney-ryan team hit the campaign trail while democrats europe for their own convention in charlotte, n.c. >> stan and donna, the latest polling shows that mitt romney did get a modest bounce from the rnc convention. it still looks like a dead heat. after the big finale to the grand old party's convention in tampa, the new republican nominee and his running mate...
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mitt romney in his home town of boston. his vice-presidential pick voted in wisconsin. >> i feel great today. >> vice-president joe biden waited in line at his polling station in delaware. >> i'm feeling pretty good >> president obama, back in chicago, held his final campaign rally in iowa on monday night. he will not be voting today. he voted early. boats that were not allowed to be counted until today. but it is the last minute undecided votes that has romney making a final push, adding campaign stops in pennsylvania and the toughest battle ground ball, ohio. with polls heading into election day showing a virtual tie, it is the handful of swing states that will likely determine the presidency. the tallies will be carefully scrutinized as the nation prepares for what could be a very long night of counting. >> thank you. maryland voters are making their way to the polls today. many are lining up before they opened. our reporter joins us now live in north baltimore where she is engaging the pulse of voters there. >> it has b
mitt romney in his home town of boston. his vice-presidential pick voted in wisconsin. >> i feel great today. >> vice-president joe biden waited in line at his polling station in delaware. >> i'm feeling pretty good >> president obama, back in chicago, held his final campaign rally in iowa on monday night. he will not be voting today. he voted early. boats that were not allowed to be counted until today. but it is the last minute undecided votes that has romney making a...
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mitt romney is headed to virginia. meantime, and number of labor unions' rally outside the state house monday, calling on lawmakers to hold a special session on expanded gambling. in a letter sent to governor o'malley, state house leader and -- but took a shot of the governor's, a policy which they say signals job losses. union leaders say inconceivable how the state could lead 8000 jobs slip away. >> when you have an opportunity like this with private investment -- nobody will lose any money on a -- to turn the increased tax revenue to fund social programs and put people to work and great courage years, yet this opportunity. >> according to a new opinion poll, more than three-fourths of registered voters what the gambling issue on the november ballot. opponents of maryland's same-sex marriage law submitted even more signatures to the secretary of state to overturn the measure. organizers say the additional 39,000 signatures had an excellent -- exclamation point. they say the final count is 162,000, well over the 55,00
mitt romney is headed to virginia. meantime, and number of labor unions' rally outside the state house monday, calling on lawmakers to hold a special session on expanded gambling. in a letter sent to governor o'malley, state house leader and -- but took a shot of the governor's, a policy which they say signals job losses. union leaders say inconceivable how the state could lead 8000 jobs slip away. >> when you have an opportunity like this with private investment -- nobody will lose any...
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as the bes alternative to romney. this is really a mad dash with saturday's primary barely 72 hours away. to give you a sense, rick sanatorium in an effort to try to touch as many corners of this state today chartered a jet to make five different stops across south carolina. after deflecting attacks from all sides in last night's contentious debate -- >> bain swept in, they picked that company over. >> reporter: he started with a rally in south carolina. but the front-runner was greeted by an unusually small crowd. and after pressure last night to release his tax returns -- >> if it'sthe attacks on me -- cannot fire our nominee in september. we need to know now. >> reporter: today, romney appeared to be knocked off message, prom promising to share his returns in april and also disclosing he pays 15% in income tax, a figure not uncommon for many wealthy americans. >> my income comes overwhelmingly from investments in the past rather than ordinary income. and then i get speakers fees from time to time but not very much.
as the bes alternative to romney. this is really a mad dash with saturday's primary barely 72 hours away. to give you a sense, rick sanatorium in an effort to try to touch as many corners of this state today chartered a jet to make five different stops across south carolina. after deflecting attacks from all sides in last night's contentious debate -- >> bain swept in, they picked that company over. >> reporter: he started with a rally in south carolina. but the front-runner was...
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republicans want us to work together. >> mitt romney called for compromise. >> at a time like this, we cannot risk political posturing. our leaders have to reach across the aisle. >> how did the people of america reject him? one reason is our population has changed. a smaller share of whites voted, 72%. more minorities and young people. chambers that favored democrats like barack obama. >> whether i earn your vote or not, i have listened to you. i have learned from you. >> some republicans say they have lent -- >> if we do not change, we're going to go extinct. >> in a nation that gave barack obama four more years. bipartisanship -- the fiscal cliff, tax hikes and spending cuts come in seven weeks. steve handelsman, at wbal tv 11 news. quite significant changes on the way in maryland with the referendums passing on the ballot. the most controversial, in favor of same-sex marriage. 52% of maryland voters in check yes. the news brought some emotional victory chance after a hard- fought battle. kim has more on what is next. >> last night, maryland was one of four states to legalize same-
republicans want us to work together. >> mitt romney called for compromise. >> at a time like this, we cannot risk political posturing. our leaders have to reach across the aisle. >> how did the people of america reject him? one reason is our population has changed. a smaller share of whites voted, 72%. more minorities and young people. chambers that favored democrats like barack obama. >> whether i earn your vote or not, i have listened to you. i have learned from you....
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. >> mitt romney walk away with more than half of the super tuesday delegates. he says it is time for his opponents to stand down. it was hardly a knockout win, but after victories in six of 10 super tuesday contests, including the battleground state of ohio, mitt romney says of the writing is on a wall. >> we have the time and resources and the plan to get all the delegates. we think that will get done before the convention appeared >> they're now focusing on upcoming races in kansas, mississippi, and alabama. and the political maneuvering is intense. >> i feel very good about last night. >> following victories in three predominantly republican states, and a near win ohio, rick santorum supporters are asking newt gingrich to step aside. the former speaker only got the most votes in his home state of georgia. >> gingrich's rejecting all calls to drop out. >> i am staying in this race because i believe that it is possible for a moderate to win the general election. >> ron paul is still hanging on. his campaign wants to collect enough delegates at the convention f
. >> mitt romney walk away with more than half of the super tuesday delegates. he says it is time for his opponents to stand down. it was hardly a knockout win, but after victories in six of 10 super tuesday contests, including the battleground state of ohio, mitt romney says of the writing is on a wall. >> we have the time and resources and the plan to get all the delegates. we think that will get done before the convention appeared >> they're now focusing on upcoming races...
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. >> mitt romney still says he will wait until april to release his tax returns. >> i obviously pay all my taxes, honest with my dealings with people. >> ron paul says he has no intention of relations -- releasing his. >> nobody is challenging a because i have no conflict of interest. >> cnn's latest poll shows that romney's the leading with gingrich 10 points behind the newt gingrich is gaining support and romney is slipping. in fact, some polls have been bridge ahead by a few points, and also he released his tax return, looks like he made over $3 million and paid almost $1 million in taxes last year. >> while the gop contenders exchanged verbal barbs, the president serenade of supporters at a fund raiser. i ♪ so in love with you ♪ ♪ >> that was president obama at a fund-raiser in harlem. he delighted the crowd by singing a few notes of the song by al green, one of the evening's guest. he showed his voice was not half bad. still ahead on 11 news at noon, get ready to pay more for stamps again. how much they are going up and when it takes effect. plus, have to cancel a non- refund
. >> mitt romney still says he will wait until april to release his tax returns. >> i obviously pay all my taxes, honest with my dealings with people. >> ron paul says he has no intention of relations -- releasing his. >> nobody is challenging a because i have no conflict of interest. >> cnn's latest poll shows that romney's the leading with gingrich 10 points behind the newt gingrich is gaining support and romney is slipping. in fact, some polls have been bridge...
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mitt romney plans president obama. for u.s. officials, -- >> an apology for america's values is never the right course. >> a partisan fight as people gather at the white house to mourn the fallen diplomats. >> president obama vowed to bring the killers to justice. he charged mitt romney's shoot first and came later. >> here at home, speed cameras in baltimore city are producing more money for the budget. they received $4 million dollars more than expected. >> i think it is a minor inconvenience for people who routinely break the law. the people that are annoyed are the people who speed. >> today, the city board of estimates approved to use that extra money on new traffic projects. the baltimore metropolitan council has released a list of deadliest cost rocks for pedestrians. the top three include liberty heights avenue, east 33rd street, and bellaire road. officials say six people have died and 218 injured trying to cross the intersections. the problem? traffic, officials say people are not paying attention. >> they should be u
mitt romney plans president obama. for u.s. officials, -- >> an apology for america's values is never the right course. >> a partisan fight as people gather at the white house to mourn the fallen diplomats. >> president obama vowed to bring the killers to justice. he charged mitt romney's shoot first and came later. >> here at home, speed cameras in baltimore city are producing more money for the budget. they received $4 million dollars more than expected. >> i...
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. >> mitt romney went to virginia, a swing state where the race is tight and made his closing argument. >> if the president were to be reelected, you will see high levels of unemployment continue and stalled wage growth, just like we have seen over the last four years. >> his new ad is positive. >> but the former governor's path to a win looks difficult. he is down by six points in iowa and closer in new hampshire and wisconsin. >> that is where air force one when today -- green bay. president obama back on the trail after suspending campaign for hurricane sandy. >> we know what things look like and what the government is -- with the governor is softener -- with the governor is offering is not change. leaving millions without health insurance isn't change. >> his new ad features: paul. >> the president saved the auto industry and the actions he had -- he is taking -- he has taken protecting us from terrorism have been solid. >> the ads are an acknowledgement that governor romney has a chance to win the state and upset the match. >> the president wants to see if four more years, but our
. >> mitt romney went to virginia, a swing state where the race is tight and made his closing argument. >> if the president were to be reelected, you will see high levels of unemployment continue and stalled wage growth, just like we have seen over the last four years. >> his new ad is positive. >> but the former governor's path to a win looks difficult. he is down by six points in iowa and closer in new hampshire and wisconsin. >> that is where air force one when...
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. >> the latest polls show mitt romney and newt gingrich are neck-and-neck with hours to go until the primary. the polls show gingrich's gaining support despite allegations from his ex-wife who claims he asked for an open marriage during an affair with his current wife who was his mistress at the time. some are saying that passes the past. >> i am more interested in getting obama out of office. >> mitt romney is being pressed about his tax returns which he says he will do but not before tomorrow's primary. >> ♪ i >> rave reviews for president obama who sang. the crowd cheered the commander in chief at the apollo theater last night. the president said he did it to show his appreciation for those in attendance. hollywood fans stopped by to pay their respects to blues and jazz legend edit james. she lost her battle with leukemia this morning with her husband and son by her side. she was non four hits sanchez " -- such as "at last." she was 73 years old. ravens fans are, and on this purple friday but has it reached a new england? jennifer franciotti searched high and low. >> we had to g
. >> the latest polls show mitt romney and newt gingrich are neck-and-neck with hours to go until the primary. the polls show gingrich's gaining support despite allegations from his ex-wife who claims he asked for an open marriage during an affair with his current wife who was his mistress at the time. some are saying that passes the past. >> i am more interested in getting obama out of office. >> mitt romney is being pressed about his tax returns which he says he will do but...
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. >> new polls out today show the possible barack obama-mitt romney race to that white house would be very close if held today and the economy continues to dominate voter concerns. americans are worried about mortgages, college costs, and gas prices. in ohio, romney visited a closed factory and blame the president for failing to reopen it after three years in office. >> today, gm is back on top. 200,000 jobs over the last 2.5 years. the american auto industry is back. presidentll shows obama is favored by 15%. 11 members of the agency were accused of bringing prostitutes to their hotel just before the president arrived for a summit there. government officials report the good fight the dismissals. >> members of the media had a field day poking fun at sheila dixon during a roast at the baltimore, a factory. shelton dutes is live downtown where the roasting was held tonight. >> i was not working in baltimore when mayor dixon was in office, but there's apparently no shortage of material. sheila dixon laughed along and it was all for a good cause. of course, ... -- it did not take long bef
. >> new polls out today show the possible barack obama-mitt romney race to that white house would be very close if held today and the economy continues to dominate voter concerns. americans are worried about mortgages, college costs, and gas prices. in ohio, romney visited a closed factory and blame the president for failing to reopen it after three years in office. >> today, gm is back on top. 200,000 jobs over the last 2.5 years. the american auto industry is back. presidentll...
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romney thanks volunteers, later fueling up on fast food. it was a near traffic jam on the tarmac in cleveland. air force two carrying the vice president to a late campaign swing of his own touched down behind the governor's jet. he appeared almost overwhelmed by the reception in a state until now he largely ignored. >> that's when you know you're going to win. >> reporter: mr. ronlny said he didn't want to look back with anything other than satisfaction about his campaign. last night the romneys were greeted by a rock star's welcome in new hampshire. a three minute ovation in the state where the former massachusetts governor kicked off this campaign more than 500 days ago. >> i have a clear and unequivocal message. with the right leadership, america's going to come roaring back. >> reporter: late today after a bitter campaign, mr. romney struck a conciliatory tone. >> the president has run a strong campaign. i believe he's a good man and wish him well, but it's time for new direction. it's time for a better tomorrow. >> reporter: from that
romney thanks volunteers, later fueling up on fast food. it was a near traffic jam on the tarmac in cleveland. air force two carrying the vice president to a late campaign swing of his own touched down behind the governor's jet. he appeared almost overwhelmed by the reception in a state until now he largely ignored. >> that's when you know you're going to win. >> reporter: mr. ronlny said he didn't want to look back with anything other than satisfaction about his campaign. last...
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mitt romney join markell rupiah -- joined marco rubio tpday. oday. the obama teams as president obama is ready to stand a case of disaster because of hurricane sandy. >> download our new election mobile app to see a picture of your nearest polling place in keep up to the minute with the campaigns. search and download election 2012 on a smartphone where tablet. >> sandy is causing news already before she is technically affecting us. >> a huge storm. winds running about 500 miles out to the center of the storm. monday looks like the target date. i will talk about that coming up. thank you, mr. speaker, uh, members of congress. in celebration of over 75 years of our government employees insurance company, or geico...as most of you know it. ...i propose savings for everyone! i'm talking hundreds here... and furthermore.. newcaster: breaking news. the gecko is demanding free pudding. and political parties that are actual parties! with cake! and presents! ah, that was good. too bad nobody could hear me. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent
mitt romney join markell rupiah -- joined marco rubio tpday. oday. the obama teams as president obama is ready to stand a case of disaster because of hurricane sandy. >> download our new election mobile app to see a picture of your nearest polling place in keep up to the minute with the campaigns. search and download election 2012 on a smartphone where tablet. >> sandy is causing news already before she is technically affecting us. >> a huge storm. winds running about 500...
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this was a plan that governor romney support. i think it's something he would have been proud of. >> the republicans are certainly going to lose the election in the house, the senate and the presidency. >> reporter: the high court's decision seems to have caught both sides off guard. but republicans and democrats seem to agree that disagreeing on health care is the way to victory. >>> and now here's a look at some other stories making news today in america. in arizona, a wild scene as a naked carjacking suspect was arrested. cell phone video captured the bizarre end to a chase in which police say the man crashed his open car, took off his clothes, then carjacked another vehicle, wrecked that one as well and was about to carjack yet another victim when officers finally caught up with him. witnesses say he was also chanting and singing. seven people were injured including a pregnant woman. >>> and in boston, the holiday celebrations, the famous tall ship sailed into trip for the boston harbor fest. they're making the bicentennial o
this was a plan that governor romney support. i think it's something he would have been proud of. >> the republicans are certainly going to lose the election in the house, the senate and the presidency. >> reporter: the high court's decision seems to have caught both sides off guard. but republicans and democrats seem to agree that disagreeing on health care is the way to victory. >>> and now here's a look at some other stories making news today in america. in arizona, a...
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this ironically and the timing was bad for mitt romney, wassed only senate campaign that romney had actually weighed in on with an endorsement. and so the democratic national committee aired this ad to get into this debate. >> this fall, i'm supporting richard mourdock for senate. >> even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that god intended to happen. >> this is man who i want to see in washington, to make sure that we cannot just talk about changing things, but actually have the votes to get things changed. >> this follows of course the todd akin, the candidate in missouri, talking about legitimate rape. carly fiorina, this seems to be a cultural problem within the republican party. you can't lay this at the feet of mitt romney to be sure. there are a lot of women who are seeing this as fundamental disrespect for women, that is part of the republican party. how do you see it? >> first of all, talk about bad timing for mitt romney's endorsement. mourdock said a really bad thing and he apologized. and in other words, in that state there are two pro life
this ironically and the timing was bad for mitt romney, wassed only senate campaign that romney had actually weighed in on with an endorsement. and so the democratic national committee aired this ad to get into this debate. >> this fall, i'm supporting richard mourdock for senate. >> even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that god intended to happen. >> this is man who i want to see in washington, to make sure that we cannot just talk...
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governor romney began his day pushing for it. >> we can begin a better tomorrow, tomorrow and with the help of people in florida, but it's going to happen. >> if you are tired of being tired, ask you to vote for change. help us when this. >> with bruce springsteen, president obama started in wisconsin. >> you know i will fight for you and your families every single day. >> last night, colorado, a huge rally. after a shimmy with stevie wonder in cincinnati, ohio, the president urged his backers to vote today. bowlines to early vote in ohio had long but republicans won a fight to shorten voting hours. mary jenkins was out to get obama backers to the polls. she figured she could make a difference-lee. >> i would not be able to sleep at night if i did not put in every shift i'm putting in over these four days. thank you very much for your a doozy of them. >> across town is a mitt romney phone bank. >> we're just calling to remind you that voting is very important. >> of high republicans figure their work could decide the presidency. >> if this county and the bread for mayor romney, that wi
governor romney began his day pushing for it. >> we can begin a better tomorrow, tomorrow and with the help of people in florida, but it's going to happen. >> if you are tired of being tired, ask you to vote for change. help us when this. >> with bruce springsteen, president obama started in wisconsin. >> you know i will fight for you and your families every single day. >> last night, colorado, a huge rally. after a shimmy with stevie wonder in cincinnati, ohio,...
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. >>> while millions deal with the effects of sandy, mitt romney continues to campaign in key battleground states. we've got brand new pole numbers. all that and our own brian williams goes home to battered point pleasant beach new jersey. >> announcer: this is "early today" for thursday, november 1st, 2012. >>> good morning, i'm lynn berry. here is the very latest on sandy. at least 74 people in the u.s. are now dead as a result of sandy. millions remain without power, and recovery isn't coming nearly fast enough. new jersey is just one of the places there are major gasoline shortages. people are waking up with canisters and walking up with canisters trying to get fuel. and further down the coast, take a look at cars lined up for blocks, if not miles. some people waited more than an hour for a chance to fill up. >>> another big oil problem, a massive fuel leak at a tank facility. more than 300,000 gals of diesel crude spilled into the water separating new jersey from statin islands. containment booms are keeping the oil where it is. >>> in connecticut, intense images as three mansions bur
. >>> while millions deal with the effects of sandy, mitt romney continues to campaign in key battleground states. we've got brand new pole numbers. all that and our own brian williams goes home to battered point pleasant beach new jersey. >> announcer: this is "early today" for thursday, november 1st, 2012. >>> good morning, i'm lynn berry. here is the very latest on sandy. at least 74 people in the u.s. are now dead as a result of sandy. millions remain...
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governor romney is now focusing on pennsylvania. >> i cannot wait for us to get started. he is hoping we will settle. americans ettle. saddl all >> roads lead through ohio. both presidential candidates will be here in the last day of campaigning back in the buckeye state. tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> kim dacey joins us live this morning to talk about some of the questions that will be driving maryland voters to the polls tomorrow. >> some of those ballot questions are the big issues like the dream act, same-sex marriage, and gambling. supporters of the dream act gathered yesterday to rally support for the bill that would allow children of illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at maryland colleges. supporters hoping to legalize same-sex marriage prepared to spend tuesday at the polls. usually it is the top of the ticket that drives people to the polls. turnout could hinge on the ballot questions. >> we have at least three ballot questions that are emotional in nature. they could drive turnout. >> election day is still tomorrow. we have seen record turnout at earl
governor romney is now focusing on pennsylvania. >> i cannot wait for us to get started. he is hoping we will settle. americans ettle. saddl all >> roads lead through ohio. both presidential candidates will be here in the last day of campaigning back in the buckeye state. tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> kim dacey joins us live this morning to talk about some of the questions that will be driving maryland voters to the polls tomorrow. >> some of those ballot questions...
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this ballroom cleared out very quickly after mitt romney spoke. a brief appearance that he made here at the convention center in boston. he thanked everyone for their support. he expressed disappointment that he is not going to be the next u.s. president. he also congratulated president barack obama but the most important thing people heard for him was the call to those who were elected to work together and to reach across the table and find solutions to those problems that have been playing congress, specifically the fiscal cliff, and that's something supporters hearsay they hope will happen. reporting live in boston, i'm danielle leigh. lynn, back to you. >>> thanks so much. >>> let's go to meteorologist bill karins who is live for us in democracy plaza. bill, good morning to you. people still hanging around there? >> they're starting to break up. they're starting to take some stuff down on the buildings. the ice is still painted with all the red and blue states. it was quite the scene and quite the event. we're going from at that election day f
this ballroom cleared out very quickly after mitt romney spoke. a brief appearance that he made here at the convention center in boston. he thanked everyone for their support. he expressed disappointment that he is not going to be the next u.s. president. he also congratulated president barack obama but the most important thing people heard for him was the call to those who were elected to work together and to reach across the table and find solutions to those problems that have been playing...
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with romney and the president dealt a leadership test. the that accused mitt romney of playing politics in the wake of the attack. -- the president accused mitt romney of trying politics in the wake of the attack. >> the debate has been scheduled with five candidates in the maryland senate race. is to do for public affairs and civic engagement -- the [unintelligible] for public affairs and civic engagement. they have all agreed to participate. the will all take part. >> for someone who is no stranger to presidential debates senses -- spent his evening in baltimore. president bill clinton spoke to a black audience -- a packed audience. >> the former president spoke to a sold-out crowd of more than two dozen people here at the meyerhof. topic touched on everything from global to domestic issues. no news crews were allowed inside the meyerhof for the event but our cameras were rolling as bill clinton entered the building from a loading dock entrance. the former u.s. president was in town for the baltimore speaker's serious, which features le
with romney and the president dealt a leadership test. the that accused mitt romney of playing politics in the wake of the attack. -- the president accused mitt romney of trying politics in the wake of the attack. >> the debate has been scheduled with five candidates in the maryland senate race. is to do for public affairs and civic engagement -- the [unintelligible] for public affairs and civic engagement. they have all agreed to participate. the will all take part. >> for someone...
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roomette romney is on the trail as well. -- miche romney is on the trail as well. president obama delivered a message to those devastated by superstar sandy. >> we are here for you and we will not forget. we will follow up to make sure you get all the help you need. >> his message will shift away from the path of destruction to the past 2270 electoral votes. he will hit wisconsin and colorado. in florida, mitt romney backed off on aggressive attacks as signals those struggling from the aftermath of the storm. >> keep people in your thoughts and prayers. >> both candidates will refocus. >> memories are short so by the weekend, we will be focusing again on the candidates. >> it has a been up to the surrogates to do the slamming. jeb bush said choice words about president obama. >> is entire strategy is to blame on others starting with my brother, of course. >> vice president joe biden returned the favor with a swipe at romney in the sunshine state. >> his plans are not sketchy, they are etch-a-sketchy. >> mayor ron may well come out to our region in virginia. they wa
roomette romney is on the trail as well. -- miche romney is on the trail as well. president obama delivered a message to those devastated by superstar sandy. >> we are here for you and we will not forget. we will follow up to make sure you get all the help you need. >> his message will shift away from the path of destruction to the past 2270 electoral votes. he will hit wisconsin and colorado. in florida, mitt romney backed off on aggressive attacks as signals those struggling from...
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the president honored the veterans of foreign wars and romney was in california discussing the economy. a moment of silence was held to honor those shooting victims. each of their names was read and members of congress are calling for stricter gun laws encouraging for some new rules that would stop individuals from buying massive quantities of ammunition and weapons, like accused shooter james holmes did. >> we have to do something about it. this of the land of the free and people are afraid to go to the movies. >> president joe candidates have been reluctant to take on gun control as a major campaign issue and it appears that will hold true again. >> the other big story, penn state has been slammed with unprecedented series of penalties by the n.c.a.a. including its $60 million fine for its inaction when officials were alerted to child sexual abuse. this includes a four year ban on bowl games and a loss of 20 scholarships per year for four years. this stems from a child sex abuse scandal involving sandusky who was found guilty in june of sexually abusing young boys, sometimes on campu
the president honored the veterans of foreign wars and romney was in california discussing the economy. a moment of silence was held to honor those shooting victims. each of their names was read and members of congress are calling for stricter gun laws encouraging for some new rules that would stop individuals from buying massive quantities of ammunition and weapons, like accused shooter james holmes did. >> we have to do something about it. this of the land of the free and people are...
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. >> mitt romney's taxes are the focus of the presidential campaign. harry reid claimed the republican contender paid nothing in taxes for 10 years. he fired back. >> i did go back and look at my taxes. i never paid less than 13%. the most recent years, 13.6. i paid taxes every single year. >> the obama campaign challenged him with a spokesperson saying, prove it. after a very profitable career, mitt romney has been unwilling to go public with this tax returns. on tonight's -- >> there will be more tax release is given and there is a reason for that. that is because of what happens as soon as we release anything. >> she also mentioned that she had a real scare from a flare-up of for multiple sclerosis. she was diagnosed in 1998. mitt romney d t say when the flare-up occurred. >> the prominent baltimore pastor says now's not the time for the church to be silent when it comes to politics. he has convened a national leaders to enter dyes and mobilize voters. -- energized and mobilize voters. >> the son may be setting behind baltimore's empowerment temple,
. >> mitt romney's taxes are the focus of the presidential campaign. harry reid claimed the republican contender paid nothing in taxes for 10 years. he fired back. >> i did go back and look at my taxes. i never paid less than 13%. the most recent years, 13.6. i paid taxes every single year. >> the obama campaign challenged him with a spokesperson saying, prove it. after a very profitable career, mitt romney has been unwilling to go public with this tax returns. on tonight's --...
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many analysts see romney as the victor, st. president obama needs to work to keep that momentum going. tracing mitchell is in washington. >> the president's team compares the debate to the playoffs. after the game, you evaluate and make adjustments. obama came out in the battleground state of colorado firing and ready for the fight. >> when i got onto the stage, i met this buried spirited fellow who claimed to be mitt romney. -- i met this very spirited fellow who claim to be mitt romney. he did not want to be held accountable for the real mitt romney decisions and what he has been saying for the last year. that is because he knows full well that we don't want what he has been selling for the last year. >> it is fun to be here and feel all that energy that you have here. >> the governor was selling his crowd also. >> the government's trickle-down economy is one where he will raise taxes on small business, which will kill jobs. i want to keep taxes down on small businesses so we can create jobs. this is about good jobs for the a
many analysts see romney as the victor, st. president obama needs to work to keep that momentum going. tracing mitchell is in washington. >> the president's team compares the debate to the playoffs. after the game, you evaluate and make adjustments. obama came out in the battleground state of colorado firing and ready for the fight. >> when i got onto the stage, i met this buried spirited fellow who claimed to be mitt romney. -- i met this very spirited fellow who claim to be mitt...
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his game-changing victory in south carolina, gingrich has recognized the momentum has swung back in romney's direction, but is vowing not to back down. >> we need witnesses who are prepared to go out and prepared to stand for conservatism and prepared to tell the truth. we need to run a big-truth campaign that beats the big-lie campaign. >> as promised, ron paul steered clear of campaigning in florida. he is focused on other early caucus states. rick santorum has also turned his campaign away from florida's primary. he was stumping for support in the midwest on monday. santorum and paul will both spend this day campaigning across colorado and nevada. in washington, i'm kate amara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> bob ehrlich has thrown his support behind nancy jacobs if your bid for congress. he described her as the kind of competitor taxpayers need to shake up congress. she threw her hat in the ring earlier this month for the second district seat. >> how consumers are opening their hearts and wallets on valentine's day. >> a sour note with a rock band. the dispute lands them in court. >> it was not road
his game-changing victory in south carolina, gingrich has recognized the momentum has swung back in romney's direction, but is vowing not to back down. >> we need witnesses who are prepared to go out and prepared to stand for conservatism and prepared to tell the truth. we need to run a big-truth campaign that beats the big-lie campaign. >> as promised, ron paul steered clear of campaigning in florida. he is focused on other early caucus states. rick santorum has also turned his...
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. >> five days after picking paul ryan, mitt romney is laying his case on medicare. a report from washington coming next. >> police are said to crack down on motorists who ignore stopped school buses. how mu >> you're watching wbal tv 11 is at 5:00 p.m. with stan stovall and donna hamilton, your insta- weatherplus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer and skyteam 11 covering breaking news relived. wbal tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. continues now. >> it tonight at 5:30 p.m. police are warning motorists to be on the lookout for stopped school buses. they say this is a serious matter of safety. hundreds of buses are about to hit the road as students have back to the classroom. >> the bus drivers will be the first to tell you that trip can be dangerous pretty quickly. we have more. >> this is always a concern especially as we get closer to the first day of school. flashing lights and a stop sign are not enough to get their attention. we went along for the test run. she knows what she will face. drivers who speed past stopped school buses. >> the worst as we have had
. >> five days after picking paul ryan, mitt romney is laying his case on medicare. a report from washington coming next. >> police are said to crack down on motorists who ignore stopped school buses. how mu >> you're watching wbal tv 11 is at 5:00 p.m. with stan stovall and donna hamilton, your insta- weatherplus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer and skyteam 11 covering breaking news relived. wbal tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. continues now. >> it tonight at...
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romney strongly suggested that he would move the u.s. embassy from jerusalem to televisa if he was elected president. >> i understand another top official had a trip overseas? >> rights. that would be leon panetta. he is heading to tunisia, each, and jordan. he will also be in israel. >> all right. live from washington. have a great day. >> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> here is what to expect is to get ready for your morning commute out there. a couple of accidents. with one in boston been cleared. busy intersection there. use caution. watch for delays. of of the net, -- and other and then that's, continued closures. coming down towards the beltway. the split continuing. watch for closures due to the sinkhole repair. an update on 295. down towards 32. building. southbound traffic going away from us. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning, everyone. there is one little exception. thundershowers develop. we'll see that storm there. it is not moving very fast. it may last for another 15, 20 minut
romney strongly suggested that he would move the u.s. embassy from jerusalem to televisa if he was elected president. >> i understand another top official had a trip overseas? >> rights. that would be leon panetta. he is heading to tunisia, each, and jordan. he will also be in israel. >> all right. live from washington. have a great day. >> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> here is what to expect is to get ready for your morning commute out...
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mitt romney says his time at bain capital makes him qualified to be president. in a report raises questions and more coming up at 6:30. team usa clothing is being thrown into the spotlight. the uniforms were made in china. another harry reid said the u.s. olympic committee should be embarrassed. team usa is privately funded. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think in matters whether team usa's olympic uniforms are made in the united states? if you the taxpayer did not have to foot the bill? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> if you're in the market for a new house, your timing is good. fixed mortgage rates have dropped. the average rate fell to a record 3.56%, down from 3.60% just last week. 50 near rates also dropped. this should help boost the housing market this year. you might find the american dream in new jersey. an indoor amusement park will be built in east rutherford. .here'll be an indoor ski park it is set to open late next year. wells fargo w
mitt romney says his time at bain capital makes him qualified to be president. in a report raises questions and more coming up at 6:30. team usa clothing is being thrown into the spotlight. the uniforms were made in china. another harry reid said the u.s. olympic committee should be embarrassed. team usa is privately funded. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think in matters whether team usa's olympic uniforms are made in the united states? if you the taxpayer did...
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home turf, boston. >> romney's economics didn't work then and won't work now. >> reporter: mitt romney made his own partisan play in california. showing up at the solar energy firm that went bankrupt after investors contributed to the obama campaign and got a half billion in obama stimulus funds. >> free enterprise to the president is taking money from the taxpayers and giving it freely to his friends. >> reporter: romney said when he left office in massachusetts, unemployment was 4.7%. >> i think 4.7% is a pretty good number. >> reporter: back to the battle, so much for warm, bipartisan nostalgia, steve handelsman, nbc news, washington. >>> now here is an early look at other stories we're following today in america. >>> in california a black bear got loose and had to be stunned with a taser inside the hallway of an apartment complex in bakersfield. that was after the bear wandered across the playground of an elementary school while graduation ceremonies were being held on campus. students were rushed inside, animal control officers rounled up the bear who will be set free back in the
home turf, boston. >> romney's economics didn't work then and won't work now. >> reporter: mitt romney made his own partisan play in california. showing up at the solar energy firm that went bankrupt after investors contributed to the obama campaign and got a half billion in obama stimulus funds. >> free enterprise to the president is taking money from the taxpayers and giving it freely to his friends. >> reporter: romney said when he left office in massachusetts,...
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is romney's course chig? his lead faded fast in south carolina. >> to be in a neck-and-neck race at this last moment is kind of exciting. >> exciting maybe to newt gingrich. >> gallonup said romney is collapsing across the country and i'm gaining. >> rick santorum piled on gingrich. >> someone who tried to run the clock out and be the person with the most money. >> suddenly the focus is on romney's wealth and his taxes. at a cafe some mit voters were switching to newt. >> i think romney would not be as good a debater against obama as gingrich would. >> and gingrich's second wife claiming he asked her to ok his affair with his second wife calista may not have stopped his search. >> i am more interested in getting obama out of office than i am anything else right now. >> mit romney wants to get out of south carolina with his campaign attack. steve handelsman, wbal-tv 11 news. >> president obama tried something new. a little different on the campaign trail. he broke into song. we'll show you that a little wlater
is romney's course chig? his lead faded fast in south carolina. >> to be in a neck-and-neck race at this last moment is kind of exciting. >> exciting maybe to newt gingrich. >> gallonup said romney is collapsing across the country and i'm gaining. >> rick santorum piled on gingrich. >> someone who tried to run the clock out and be the person with the most money. >> suddenly the focus is on romney's wealth and his taxes. at a cafe some mit voters were...
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romney's campaign says they have paid back have so far. if you look at cash on hand, obama has the advantage. >> thank you so much. >> time now -- if you are feeling stressed, it is time to hit the treadmill. >> a deadly baby formula claims the life of seven infants. the warning you need to know about a straight ahead. >> did not forget to e-mail us your answer to the water cooler question of the day. >> taking a look at the roads this friday morning. this friday morning. we will let you know if there [ male announcer ] with ultra-filtered water from the first hands-free system, and micro-climate controls powered by twinchill technology, the new ge french door refrigerator puts fresh in a whole new light. come see the new ge french door refrigerator for yourself at bray & scarff. buy now and save up to $500. but hurry this incredible offer ends october 10th. come in today or visit online at brayandscarff.com. >> welcome back. -- temperatures dropping into the 50's as opposed to the 40's. 57 in parkville and 54 degrees in randallstown. it w
romney's campaign says they have paid back have so far. if you look at cash on hand, obama has the advantage. >> thank you so much. >> time now -- if you are feeling stressed, it is time to hit the treadmill. >> a deadly baby formula claims the life of seven infants. the warning you need to know about a straight ahead. >> did not forget to e-mail us your answer to the water cooler question of the day. >> taking a look at the roads this friday morning. this friday...
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i suppose it is a good thing. >> rudy guiliani just endorsed mitt romney last week. mitt romney said he is proud to have the support of the distinguished leader. >> some of new details about the raid could be unveiled. >> final words of osama bin laden will be revealed later this week. these are from the documents from the raid. he had concerned about the terror organization. >> thank you, nikole killion. >> the indycar series is looking for a new group to take over the baltimore grand prix. the racing series is looking for potential promoters back to put on the racing event. they have yet to market the event or sell tickets. a boy is recovering after he was found stabbed multiple times. he flagged down a deputy in edgewood. alleged attack happened on apple ridge court. he said he was jumped by many people. >> a new video calls for the badges of five baltimore city police officers. says the officers went too far. kim dacey has more details for us. >> they were arrested and charged with inciting a riot at the protest. the video shows him arrested near johns hopkins un
i suppose it is a good thing. >> rudy guiliani just endorsed mitt romney last week. mitt romney said he is proud to have the support of the distinguished leader. >> some of new details about the raid could be unveiled. >> final words of osama bin laden will be revealed later this week. these are from the documents from the raid. he had concerned about the terror organization. >> thank you, nikole killion. >> the indycar series is looking for a new group to take...
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. >> met romney's event in the suburbs south of here was relatively low key. some of its supporters say they want more passion. 10 miles from the pentagon in springfield, va., mitt romney spoke to veterans, blaming president obama for the agreement to slash defense spending if there's no budget deal by january 1. >> the idea of cutting our military commitment by a trillion dollars over this decade is unthinkable. and devastating. >> from the's polls look potentially devastating. he's trailing by between 3% and 7%. his backers are worried. >> he needs more fire in the belly. >> more romney the businessman suggest this soccer mom. >> it's all about the economy. >> president obama was in virginia pushing an elitist image of romney in a tv ad run here, putting faces on the 47% of americans romney says he sees as dependent on government. >> i see hard-working virginians. i see students trying to work their way through college. >> that president said students who typically pay no income tax, like soldiers. i see a bunch of veterans who served this country with brave
. >> met romney's event in the suburbs south of here was relatively low key. some of its supporters say they want more passion. 10 miles from the pentagon in springfield, va., mitt romney spoke to veterans, blaming president obama for the agreement to slash defense spending if there's no budget deal by january 1. >> the idea of cutting our military commitment by a trillion dollars over this decade is unthinkable. and devastating. >> from the's polls look potentially...
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. >> romney is right on the april jobs number and on the problem. the unemployment rate dropped .10 of a point to 8.1 not because more people got hired. more americans gave up looking for jobs. they weren't counted. but some of them retired. and some economists see solid job gains just ahead. >> it would not be at all surprising if unemployment were definitively below 8% by the end of the year. >> with that number over 8, nos u.s. president running for re-election has ever won. barack obama knows it. >> there are still a lot of folks out of work, which means we have to do more. >> mitt romney knows it. >> this is a time when america wants to have someone who knows what it takes to create jobs and stop unemployment. >> that has to change over the summer. it can't wait until the fall. >> a close race that could be decided by a .10 of a point change in the jobs number. >> and the so-called headline number could have the biggest impact. will it be eight, like it is today, 8.1%, or something in the seventh. from washington, i'm steve handelsman, wbal-tv
. >> romney is right on the april jobs number and on the problem. the unemployment rate dropped .10 of a point to 8.1 not because more people got hired. more americans gave up looking for jobs. they weren't counted. but some of them retired. and some economists see solid job gains just ahead. >> it would not be at all surprising if unemployment were definitively below 8% by the end of the year. >> with that number over 8, nos u.s. president running for re-election has ever...
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this has not been a terrific closing week for romney. it is close enough that if it were going to pick who will win already i don't think that anything will disrupt it much. >> i was looking at the headlines because of the plig blocks you bet msnbc's joe scarborough a cash charitable donation barack obama would win. that got you in hot water with the editor of the "new york times." you are such a numbers guy, was it appropriate to play political game? >> i'm not going to make accountability of what appropriate journalistic standards were. i played poker for a couple of years. it is natural for me if you have a view a belief and you think the odds are in your favor it is an honorable thing in my world to put money down on it. i'm not sure if the "new york times" would agrow with that point of view necessarily. >> the question is how can we trust your model? there's so much discussion over the polls this election cycle and so much subjectivity. you, yourself, have said polls are subjective and you were an obama supporter in 2008. >>. >> i
this has not been a terrific closing week for romney. it is close enough that if it were going to pick who will win already i don't think that anything will disrupt it much. >> i was looking at the headlines because of the plig blocks you bet msnbc's joe scarborough a cash charitable donation barack obama would win. that got you in hot water with the editor of the "new york times." you are such a numbers guy, was it appropriate to play political game? >> i'm not going to...
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>> we'll be okay. >> reporter: mitt romney was practicing his acceptance speech. and tuesday's speech can help, but his could mark a turning point. president obama hold a slim lead in national polls, but a 35-point lead in likability. romney hopes his convention shows him off as both a bolder obama critic and a more acceptable obama alternative. i'm steve handelsman, nbc news, tampa. >>> now here's a look at other stories making news early today in america. pennsylvania dramat shows a bull breaking loose and rampaging through fair grounds entering ten people. it was one of four bulls that broke free being loaded aboard a trailer in a rodeo. the others were captured right away. among the injured an elderly woman who had to be air lifted to the hospital. >>> in a north carolina town appropriately named roanoke rapids, torrential rain shut down highways and forced dozens from their homes. >>> finally in california, man's best friend has been saved after a long, wild journey. sarah's owners live in colorado, but she was lost by relatives looking after her in kansas. s
>> we'll be okay. >> reporter: mitt romney was practicing his acceptance speech. and tuesday's speech can help, but his could mark a turning point. president obama hold a slim lead in national polls, but a 35-point lead in likability. romney hopes his convention shows him off as both a bolder obama critic and a more acceptable obama alternative. i'm steve handelsman, nbc news, tampa. >>> now here's a look at other stories making news early today in america. pennsylvania...
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they have 60 offices here, about 20 for romney. is this going to become a matter of knocking on doors and getting voters out, and is romney at a disadvantage because of the organization? >> no. it's not about offices, it's about ideas. and what's driving the campaign in the later stages is the fact that with this crushing unemployment of 8% nationally, with national debt now $6 trillion higher under this president, gas prices doubling, i think whathe independent voters, the undecideds want to know about who has the best ideas the next four years and i think increasingly they believe it's mitt romney with his plan. >> you have to get your voters out. we've seen the polls razor tight here. you have a storm coming. are you at all concerned that -- let's assume power could be out in a lot of these places through election day. is that now a card? >> it's seven days from the time the storm passes until election day. we've taken precautions to move up polling places to higher spots for restoration. the power company is well aware of that.
they have 60 offices here, about 20 for romney. is this going to become a matter of knocking on doors and getting voters out, and is romney at a disadvantage because of the organization? >> no. it's not about offices, it's about ideas. and what's driving the campaign in the later stages is the fact that with this crushing unemployment of 8% nationally, with national debt now $6 trillion higher under this president, gas prices doubling, i think whathe independent voters, the undecideds...
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romney converted an ohio rally today to relieve donation event. for other parts of the north, it is a different story. >> a look at the recovery efforts following this ferocious storm. >> of the orioles players are known for their prowess, but are they taught in their positions in the american league? the answer is coming up in sports. >> >> many people to the north are dealing with enormous problems. some are without power and underwater. >> the damage estimates are now in the billions of dollars. jay gray has the latest from new york city. >> daylight revealed a new jersey shore. rigell with debris and homes ripped from their foundations, the famed boardwalk splintered. this roller-coaster was tossed into the secret >> the level of devastation at the jersey shore is unthinkable. >> entire communities were left under water. residents rode out the storm. >> within 10 minutes, we had four feet of water in the basement. was unbelievable. i never saw anything like that in my life. >> at breezy point, it was not the water, it was the wind that was a p
romney converted an ohio rally today to relieve donation event. for other parts of the north, it is a different story. >> a look at the recovery efforts following this ferocious storm. >> of the orioles players are known for their prowess, but are they taught in their positions in the american league? the answer is coming up in sports. >> >> many people to the north are dealing with enormous problems. some are without power and underwater. >> the damage estimates...
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in the republican race for the white house, mitt romney is squirming. the latest manned by his opponents is to make his taxes public. but those details could mean political damage to thfront runner. >> questioned by his rivals in south carolina about his record on job creation and not pressured to release his tax returns, mitt romney fired back. >> i was disappointed to see one of my opponents attacking free enterprise like the president was. that is not the role of the republican party. that makes us sad. >> of voters could get mad. >> romney had met 15% is the income tax he made on the -- he paid on the millions he made because their capital gains. newt gingrich says 15% is enough. >> michael is not to raise mitt romney's taxes, it is for everyone to pay that rate. >> romney is paying to rate the lowest paid worker would make. if that hurts him with voters, the new jersey governor, chris christie, says take it now. >> if you have tax returns to put out, you should put them out sooner rather than later because it's always better to have complete disclo
in the republican race for the white house, mitt romney is squirming. the latest manned by his opponents is to make his taxes public. but those details could mean political damage to thfront runner. >> questioned by his rivals in south carolina about his record on job creation and not pressured to release his tax returns, mitt romney fired back. >> i was disappointed to see one of my opponents attacking free enterprise like the president was. that is not the role of the republican...
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mitt romney and barack obama -- >> we have the latest from washington. >> no republican has ever won the white house without winning ohio. this year's nominees campaigning like he thinks that is still the rule. mitt romney took a break from his ohio marathon and went to iowa. >> we will create 12 million new jobs. we will see rising take-home pay. >> the former governor has improved his poll numbers because more voters dislike him. >> mitt romney used to be upside down in terms of his likability. >> back in ohio, a pretty town in the key swing state, kathy voted for barack obama in 2008, but decided to switch after she went to see mitt romney. >> i believe his promises. >> the president ended his campaign marathon in ohio last night. he is arguing 2% growth in the third quarter is better than expected. stick with me and my plan, the president urged radio listeners. >> governor romney is economic plans are reverting back to the same policies i inherited that led us to the slowest job growth in 50 years. >> he still leads in ohio by two points. >> if you have the same result five times
mitt romney and barack obama -- >> we have the latest from washington. >> no republican has ever won the white house without winning ohio. this year's nominees campaigning like he thinks that is still the rule. mitt romney took a break from his ohio marathon and went to iowa. >> we will create 12 million new jobs. we will see rising take-home pay. >> the former governor has improved his poll numbers because more voters dislike him. >> mitt romney used to be upside...
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romney came out swinging at deleting in south carolina on saturday. steve handelsman has the commitment 2012 update from tampa. >> new gingrich and mitt romney, each with one primary win, tried to finish each other off tonight in florida. >> is about leadership, and the speaker was given the opportunity to be the leader of our party in 1994, and at the end of four years, he had to resign in disgrace. >> the american public deserves a discussion of how to beat barack obama, and what to do about the economy. this is the worst kind of trivial politics. it ought to stop and look at the facts. >> ron paul is not attending in florida. rick santorum warning that al qaeda could be active in cuba. freddie mac is a big issue. the federally backed linder blamed by some for the mortgage mess. newt gingrich tonight released his contract. >> he could have spoken out on a way to say these guys are wrong, this has to in, but instead were being paid by them. you were making million dollars at the same time people of florida are being hurt by millions of dollars pickax
romney came out swinging at deleting in south carolina on saturday. steve handelsman has the commitment 2012 update from tampa. >> new gingrich and mitt romney, each with one primary win, tried to finish each other off tonight in florida. >> is about leadership, and the speaker was given the opportunity to be the leader of our party in 1994, and at the end of four years, he had to resign in disgrace. >> the american public deserves a discussion of how to beat barack obama, and...
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president obama in chicago, and mitt romney in boston. >> mitt romney is getting some last-minute support from a republican. >> sarah palin is back in the headlines. the super pac has done it money to the romney campaign. it is a little bit interesting. she has not been super prominent in romney's bid the white house. she never had a speaking role at the republican national convention. >> hallie jackson, thank you. >> this year, voters in maryland have several other reasons to cast their ballots. kim dacey is live on federal hill with those issues. >> good morning. >> some of those ballot questions are big issues like the dream act, same-sex marriage, and gambling. supporters of the dream act gathered yesterday to rally support for the bill that would allow children of illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at maryland colleges. in catonsville, supporters hoping to legalize same-sex marriage prepared to spend tuesday at the polls. experts say usually it is the top of the ticket that drives people to the polls. this year, turnout could hinge on the ballot questions. >> we have at least
president obama in chicago, and mitt romney in boston. >> mitt romney is getting some last-minute support from a republican. >> sarah palin is back in the headlines. the super pac has done it money to the romney campaign. it is a little bit interesting. she has not been super prominent in romney's bid the white house. she never had a speaking role at the republican national convention. >> hallie jackson, thank you. >> this year, voters in maryland have several other...
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. >> the president wants a new set of tax rates for the highest income earners, over 35% mitt romney fired this from tampa. >> the president will give a nice speech with a lot of familiar phrases in it, but he will not give you the numbers, like 9.9% unemployment in florida. >> newt gingrich also chimed in. >> he shifted from yes, we can't to why we could not. >> -- yes, we can to why we could not. >> we need to retrofit our buildings and build schools and create jobs. >> the president's policies are just winter double down on what has not worked. gartz president obama will push a new plan to revive the mortgage market and bring it home factory jobs from overseas. adding to that, congresswoman gabrielle giffords will attend, before she retires to focus on her recovery. >> the theme of tonight is how best to fix the economy and who is best to lead the recovery. maryland lawmakers are already talking to debra wiener with what they would like to hear the president say tonight. she joins us now. >> the state of the union address seems like a good marker of political times. i think about
. >> the president wants a new set of tax rates for the highest income earners, over 35% mitt romney fired this from tampa. >> the president will give a nice speech with a lot of familiar phrases in it, but he will not give you the numbers, like 9.9% unemployment in florida. >> newt gingrich also chimed in. >> he shifted from yes, we can't to why we could not. >> -- yes, we can to why we could not. >> we need to retrofit our buildings and build schools and...
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. >> romney is right on the april jobs number and on the problem. the unemployment rate dropped a 10th of a point to 8.1 not because more people got hired. more americans gave up looking for jobs. they weren't counted. some commifts see solid job jains gains just ahead. >> with that number, over eight. no u.s. president running for re-election has ever won. barack obama knows it. >> there are a lot of folks out of work, which means we have to do more. >> mitt romney knows it. >> this is a time when america wants to have someone who knows what it takes to create jobs and get working again. >> will not employment drop below 8% in june, july, and august? >> that has to wait until over the summer. it can't wait until july. >> a close rate that could be decided by a .10 range. and will it be 8.1%? or something in the 7's? >> from washington, anaheim steve handelsman -- from washington, i'm steve handelsman, wbal-tv 11 news. >> friday's economic news sent stocks plunging. the dow jones industrials fell, the s&p 500 slipped 22 points. reports show some inv
. >> romney is right on the april jobs number and on the problem. the unemployment rate dropped a 10th of a point to 8.1 not because more people got hired. more americans gave up looking for jobs. they weren't counted. some commifts see solid job jains gains just ahead. >> with that number, over eight. no u.s. president running for re-election has ever won. barack obama knows it. >> there are a lot of folks out of work, which means we have to do more. >> mitt romney...